GAYLORD — A third-degree murder charge was filed in Sibley County District Court Wednesday against a 44-year-old Belle Plaine woman accused of selling cocaine that took the life of a 33-year-old Gaylord man last fall. Michelle Rose Trost was arrested Tuesday and transported to the Sibley ...

NEW ULM — The Brown County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving complaints Wednesday about scammers sending fake text and email messages pretending to be the Minnesota Department of Vehicle Services (DMV) or other state agency. “Messages claim victims have an outstanding traffic ticket, ...

NEW ULM - Things were shaking at Oak Hills Living Center this week. Activities Director Rachel Becker and Sandy Reinke teamed up to provide community wide entertainment for residents, families and visitors alike. A variation of Bingo, dubbed “Music Singo,” residents received cards similar ...

SLEEPY EYE — A hot, hazy, windy day evolved into severe thunderstorms that dumped hail, heavy rain and high winds across much of southern and central Minnesota Monday. Elk farmer Roger Rogotzke said he was in his house at about 6 p.m. when hail began to fall. “I quick drove the car in the ...

LWV neighborhood walkabouts start this week NEW ULM – The League of Women Voters (LWV) invites the public to lace up their walking shoes and explore nature in the community through the Neighborhood Walkabout series. Five walks are scheduled each week in June in different New Ulm ...

NEW ULM — Brown County commissioners on Tuesday approved needed purchases to support a Sentence to Service program. The program allows individuals convicted of certain crimes, typically non-violent or first-time offenders, to serve their sentences through community service instead of ...